2003 Acura TL transmission

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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation318
Dimensions
Weights
Air Conditioning
Capacities Capacities
192.9 in (4,900 mm)
70.3 in (1,785 mm)
55.9 in (1,420 mm)
108.1 in (2,745 mm)
61.2 in (1,555 mm)
60.4 in (1,535 mm) 1.48 US gal (5.6, 1.23 Imp gal)
1.98 US gal (7.5, 1.65 Imp gal)
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
4.2 US qt (4.0
, 3.5 Imp qt)
5.3 US qt (5.0
, 4.4 Imp qt)
3.1 US qt (2.9, 2.6 Imp qt)
7.6 US qt (7.2, 6.3 Imp qt)
2.6 US qt (2.5
, 2.2 Imp qt)
4.8 US qt (4.5, 4.0 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity: 0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine.
HFC-134a (R-134a)
25 27 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track
Gross vehicle weight rating See the certification label attached
to the driver’s doorjamb.
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type
Fuel tank Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir
Approx.
Front
Rear
Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
U.S. Cars
Canada Cars
1:
2:17.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)
1
2

CONT INUED
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Accessories and Modif ications . 181
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Accessories .181
.
Additional Safety Precautions . 182
............................
Modif ications .182
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key .......................................
Position) .79
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Accessory Power Sockets . 110
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Additives, Engine Oil . 235
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9, 47
.....................
Air Cleaner Element .248
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Air Conditioning System . 118,123
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Maintenance .258
.................................
Usage .118, 123
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Air Pressure, Tires .261
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .322
......................................
Antif reeze .238
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) ...............................
Indicator .60, 202
...................................
Operation .201
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 151
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
..........................
Appearance Care .279
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Audio System .129
...
Automatic Lighting Off Feature . 70 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 45
.............
Automatic Speed Control . 153
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Automatic Transmission . 190
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Capacity, Fluid .318
...............
Checking Fluid Level . 244
.......................................
Shif ting .190
.
Shif t Lever Position Indicator . 190
................
Shif t Lever Positions . 191
....................
Shif t Lock Release . 197
Battery Charging System ...........................
Indicator .59, 302
............................
Jump Starting .296
..............................
Maintenance .253
............................
Specif ications .319
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Bef ore Driving .173
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Belts,Seat .8,44
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Beverage Holder .108
...................................
Body Repair .286
Brakes ...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 201
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Break-in, New Linings . 174
....................
Bulb Replacement .273 ...........................................
Fluid .246
.......................................
Parking .104
.................
System Indicator . 59,305
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Wear Indicators .200
.............................
Braking System .200
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Break-in, New Car .174
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 71
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Brights, Headlights .69
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .273
..............................
Brake Lights .273
..............................
Ceiling Light .275
........................
Courtesy Lights .275
.................................
Fog Lights .272
........
Front Side Marker Lights . 270
.................................
Headlights .269
.........
High-mount Brake Light . 274
...................
License Plate Light . 274
............................
Specif ications .319
...................................
Spotlights .275
....................
Turn Signal Lights . 270
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Bulbs, Halogen .269
Index
A
B
I

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Capacities Chart .318
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying, Cargo .183
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .141
...................................
Operation .137
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .142
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Ceiling Light .111
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Certif ication Label .316
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Chains .266
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .235
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When to .224
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Changing a Flat Tire .289
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Changing Engine Coolant . 240
...
Charging System Indicator . 59,302
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 188
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
.....................................
Child Saf ety .21
.......................................
Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 248Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels .281
...................................
Carpeting .282
......................................
Exterior .280
.................................
Floor Mats .282
.......................................
Interior .282
.......................................
Leather .283
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Seat Belts .283
...........................................
Vinyl .283
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Windows .284
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Climate Control System . 118,123
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Clock, Setting the .105
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CO in the Exhaust .53
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Coin Box .106
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 189
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Compact Spare .288
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Console Compartment . 106
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Consumer Inf ormation . 330
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Controls, Instruments and . 55
Coolant ........................................
Adding .238
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Checking .179
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Proper Solution .238
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Replacing .240
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .285 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .324
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Cruise Control Operation . 153
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 330
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 56
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 332
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 122,127
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Dimensions .318
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..................................
Engine Oil .178
..........................
Directional Signals .71
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 200
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Disposal of Used Oil .237
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .62
......................
Power Door Locks .79
..........
DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
.....................................
Drive Belts .259
Index
C
D
II

CONT INUED
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .187
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Economy .180
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In Bad Weather .209
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In Foreign Countries . 323
Driving Position Memory ..........................................
System .96
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Dust and Pollen Filter . 259
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Economy, Fuel .180
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Emergencies on the Road . 287
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Battery, Jump Starting . 296
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Brake System Indicator . 305
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Changing a Flat Tire . 289
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Charging System Indicator . 302
..................
Checking the Fuses . 307
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Low Oil Pressure Indicator . 301
...
Malf unction Indicator Lamp . 303
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Manually Closing Moonroof . 306
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Overheated Engine . 299
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Emergency Brake .104
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Emergency Flashers .73
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Emergency Towing .312
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 86.......................
Emissions Controls .324
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Emissions Testing, State . 327
Engine ............................................
Belts .259
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Coolant Temperature Gauge . 66
Malf unction Indicator ................................
Lamp .59, 303
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Oil Pressure Indicator . 59,301
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Oil, What Kind to Use . 233
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Overheating .299
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Specif ications .319
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Speed Limiter .197
.......................................
Starting .189
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Ethanol in Gasoline .322
.
Evaporative Emissions Controls . 324
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Exhaust Fumes .53
Expectant Mothers, Use of Seat ........................................
Belts by .19
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Exterior, Cleaning the . 280
..........................
Fan, Interior .120, 125
Features, Comfort and ..............................
Convenience .115
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Filling the Fuel Tank . 175Filter
................................
Air Cleaner .248
.........................
Dust and Pollen .259
...............................................
Oil .235
.............
Flashers, Hazard Warning . 73
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Flat Tire, Changing a . 289
.....................................
Floor Mats .282
Fluids ..........
Automatic Transmission . 244
..........................................
Brake .246
..........................
Power Steering .247
................
Windshield Washers . 243
FM Stereo Radio ...................................
Reception .135
........................................
Fog Lights .70
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Foreign Countries, Driving in . 323
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Four-way Flashers .73
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Front Airbags .9 ,47
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Fuel .174
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Fill Door and Cap .175
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Oxygenated .322
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Reserve Indicator .63
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Tank, Filling the .175
Index
E
F
III

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Fuses, Checking the .307
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 180
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Gasohol .322
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Gasoline .174
...............
Fuel Reserve Indicator . 63
...........................................
Gauge .66
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Octane Requirement . 174
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Tank, Filling the .175
................
Gas Station Procedures . 174
Gauges ...
Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel .66
...............................
Speedometer .64
.................................
Tachometer .64
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 190
..............................
Glass Cleaning .284
........................................
Glove Box .87
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight .......................................
Rating) .212 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 269
..............
Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
........................................
Headlights .69
........................................
Aiming .269
Automatic Lighting Off .....................................
Feature .70
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Daytime Running Lights . 70
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High Beam Indicator . 62
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Reminder Chime .69
........
Replacing Halogen Bulbs . 269
...................................
Turning on .69
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Head Restraints .91
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High Altitude, Starting at . 189
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High-Low Beam Switch . 69
HomeLink Universal ................................
Transceiver .157
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Hood Latch .247
.......................
Hood, Opening the .176
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Hydroplaning .210
...
Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 316Ignition
..............................................
Keys .76
...........................................
Switch .78
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Timing Control System . 325
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Immobilizer System .77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Indicators, Instrument Panel . 57
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Inf ant Restraint .30
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Inf ant Seats .30
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Inf lation, Proper Tire . 261
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Inside Mirror .94
.............................
Inspection, Tire .262
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 71
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Interior Cleaning .282
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Interior Lights .111
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Introduction .i
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Jacking up the Car .291
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Jack, Tire .290
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Jump Starting .296
Index
G H
IJ
IV

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Tires .260
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Air Pressure .261
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Checking Wear .262
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Compact Spare .288
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 320
......................................
Inf lation .261
..................................
Inspection .262
...................................
Replacing .264
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Rotating .264
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Snow .266
............................
Specif ications .319
.......................
Traction Devices .266
..........................
Winter Driving .266
...................
Tools, Tire Changing . 289
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .211
................
Emergency Wrecker . 312
Traction Control System (TCS) ...............................
Indicator .61, 205
...................................
Operation .203
...........................
Traction Devices .266
Transmission Checking Fluid Level, ..............................
Automatic .244
...........................
Fluid Selection .245
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Identif ication Number . 317 .............
Shif ting the Automatic . 190
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Treadwear .262, 320
.......................................
Trip Meter .65
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Trunk .85
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Emergency Trunk Release . 86
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Opening the .85
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Open Monitor Light . 62
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Turn Signals .71
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Underside, Cleaning .285
Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .287
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading . 320
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Unleaded Gasoline .174
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Upholstery Cleaning .282
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of . 237
................................
Vanity Mirror .109
.................
Vehicle Capacity Load . 184
......................
Vehicle Dimensions .318
....
Vehicle Identif ication Number . 316Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
....................................
System .206
........
VSA System Indicator . 61,206
...
VSA Activation Indicator . 61,207
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VSA Of f Switch .207
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Vehicle Storage .277
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VIN .316
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .283
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Viscosity, Oil .234
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WARNING, Explanation of . ii
.........
Warning Labels, Location of . 54
..................
Warranty Coverages .331
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level . 243
.......................................
Indicator .63
.....................................
Operation .73
.........................................
Washing .280
..................
Waxing and Polishing . 281
Wheels ...............
Adjusting the Steering . 75
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Alignment and Balance . 263
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Compact Spare .288
Index
U
V W
VIII

Service Inf ormat ion Summary
Gasoline:Tire Pressure (measured cold):
Power Steering Fluid:
Brake Fluid:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Recommended Engine Oil: Fuel Tank Capacity: SpareTirePressure:
4.6 US qt (4.4
, 3.9 Imp qt)
Oil change capacity (including
filter): Premium unleaded gasoline,
pump octane number of 91 or
higher.
Honda ATF-Z1 (Automatic
Transmission Fluid) preferred, or
aDEXRON
III ATF as a
temporary replacement (see page ). Honda Power Steering Fluid
preferred, or another brand of
power steering fluid as a
temporary replacement. Do not
use ATF (see page ).
Honda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid
DOT 3 preferred, or a DOT 3 or
DOT 4 brake fluid as a temporary
replacement (see page ).
32 psi (220 kPa , 2.2 kgf/cm
)
60 psi (420 kPa , 4.2 kgf/cm
)
Front/Rear:
API Service SJ ‘‘Energy
Conserving’’ oil, SAE 5W-20
viscosity (see page ). 233
245 247
24617.17 US gal (65.0, 14.30 Imp gal)